ELD Guides for Drivers and Fleets
Factor ELD shares practical guides to electronic logging devices, driver logs, and everyday fleet operations. Explore setup checklists, troubleshooting advice, and questions to review when choosing an ELD.
Articles and guides
73–84 of 99 articles
Compliance
Using an ELD in Canada
Find the device and operating details to verify before using an ELD for trips in Canada.
Operations
ELD Data Backup and Storage
Build a practical backup process and test that your fleet can retrieve the records it needs.
Compliance
ELD Problem During an Inspection: First Actions
Learn what to preserve and explain when an ELD problem occurs during a roadside inspection.
Guides
Do I Need an ELD?
Work through the main applicability questions step by step, starting with the records your operation must keep.
Devices
Choosing an ELD for iPhone and iPad
Understand how an iOS app, the connected hardware, and device registration fit together when evaluating an ELD.
Comparisons
Factor PT30: What to Check Before Buying
Identify the exact Factor product, software, and plan before comparing a PT30-based offer with another provider.
Operations
No-Monthly-Fee ELDs: Calculate the Full Cost
Build a full-cost checklist for a no-monthly-fee ELD, including hardware, connectivity, replacement, and record storage.
Guides
Compare ELD offers
Learn what to compare in provider quotes, device registrations, and written terms before choosing an ELD.
Compliance
ELD Mandate: What the Rule Requires
Review the rule’s recording requirements, its exceptions, and how it relates to hours-of-service rules.
Setup
Factor PT30: First Login and Vehicle Connection
Follow the first-login and vehicle-connection steps after the correct hardware and cable are installed.
Compliance
How to Read the FMCSA ELD List Before Buying
Learn how to read an FMCSA device entry and what it can tell you before buying an ELD.
Guides
Choosing an ELD App for Android or iOS
Learn what to check in an Android or iOS ELD app and its paired hardware before choosing a system.